CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:357 B80545
Mr. Patrick Pascarella
Viking Sea Freight, Inc.
181 South Franklin Avenue
Suite 607
Valley Stream, New York 11581
RE: The tariff classification of a two men's jackets from Hong
Kong; Visible coating
Dear Mr. Pascarella:
In your letter dated December 19, 1996, on behalf of
Presidio International, Inc., you requested a classification
ruling.
Two samples were submitted as follows: Style number
G6K100IT, is a man's jacket constructed of a shell composed of a
knit 100% nylon fabric which is coated on the outer surface with
a clear polyurethane coating. The coating although visible, does
not completely obscure the underlying fabric.
The jacket has an integral hood with a drawcord tightening
and a full front opening secured by a zipper closure. An
overlapping flap with five snap closures covers the zipper area.
The two strips of facing fabric that are sewn along the front
zipper and the snap closures on the overlapping flap feature the
"Armani Exchange" logo. The garment has two front pockets
secured by flaps with snap closures, partially elasticized sleeve
cuffs with adjustable snap closures and a drawcord tightening
through the bottom hem. Under each armhole there are two
grommets used for ventilation. The garment's left sleeve has a
sewn-on label which features the "Armani Exchange" logo.
Style number G6K084LW is a man's thigh-length suit-type
jacket constructed of a woven 100% cotton fabric which is coated
with polyurethane. The coating is not visible as that term is
defined in the tariff, therefore HTS 6210 does not apply.
The jacket has a pointed collar, a full front opening
secured by five left over right button closures, a left chest
pocket, two patch pockets below the waist, an inner pocket, a one
button closure on the sleeve cuffs and a straight bottom hem with
a back vent.
The samples are being returned to you.
The applicable subheading for the jacket style number
G6K100IT will be 6113.00.9025, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for other men's or boys'
garments, made up of knitted or crocheted fabrics of heading
5903, 5906 or 5907: coats and jackets. The duty rate will be 7.4
percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the jacket style number
G6K084LW will be 6203.32.2040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for other men's suit-type
jackets and blazers: of cotton. The duty rate will be 9.8
percent ad valorem.
Style number G6K100IT falls within textile category
designation 634. Style number G6K084LW falls within textile
category designation 333. Based upon international textile trade
agreements products of Hong Kong are presently subject to quota
restraints and the requirement of a visa.
The designated textile and apparel categories may be
subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Part
categories are the result of international bilateral agreements
which are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To
obtain the most current information available, we suggest that
you check, close to the time of shipment, the Status Report on
Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an internal issuance of
the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for inspection at
your local Customs office.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time
this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions
regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist W.
Raftery at 212-466-5851.
Sincerely,
Paul K. Schwartz
Chief, Textiles & Apparel Branch
National Commodity
Specialist Division